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Kaikoura

Farmer Kevin may watch over another flock

If Kevin Topp had been asked 20 or even 10 years ago if he was interested in training for the priesthood, he would have replied it was the last thing on his mind.

Owner of station left gutted, court told

Michael Neal broke down while describing the impact of a fire deliberately set in his shop two years ago.

Students get the fairytale ending at ball

Once upon a fairy tale was the theme for this year's Kaikoura High School Ball, held on Saturday night at the Memorial Hall.

Trial for worker on arson charge

A Kaikoura man allegedly stole cash before staging a break-in and setting fire to the building

Signs promising for Mt Lyford opening

Skiers and snowboarders could be enjoying fresh snow as early as Queen's Birthday weekend

Runabout rescued

Kaikoura Coastguard towed a small boat with six people aboard back to shore after its engine broke down in rough seas.

DOC's work not measurable only in hard cash

OPINION: This month we have seen a reduction in the DOC budget, quickly followed by an injection into tourism.

Art gets eco-friendly

Art buffs and the plain curious will see trash turned to artistic treasure during an eco-art gallery exhibition in Kaikoura.

Beach Rd needs a sea connection

Kaikoura business people are pushing for a new railway crossing to be built that would connect Beach Rd with the sea

Hunt on for lost bunkers

A Kaikoura woman is on a quest to uncover the history and forgotten memories of bunkers built in Kaikoura during World War I.

Coastguard puts out MayDay call

South Bay skies were illuminated with flashes of light as Coastguard Kaikoura celebrated May Day with a flare display.

Move precautionary

An empty boat trailer in a South Bay car park prompted a search by Coastguard Kaikoura

Reuse plan in growth mode

A free online service is helping businesses, schools and other organisations reduce waste costs

Care urged now that shooting is under way

Police are warning duck hunters to avoid mixing alcohol with gunpowder now that this year's duck hunting season has started.

Brothers steal from Kaikoura shop

Shannon Morrell was ordered to complete residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction

Lightning cuts school power

Kaikoura High School could not open yesterday because power cuts meant there was no heating.

'Moderate' quake hits north of Kaikoura

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has struck north of Kaikoura this morning.

Kaikoura untroubled by Moutere

Kaikoura's trounced a visiting Moutere side 43-0 at Takahanga Domain.

Freezers full after hunt

The 2013 Kaikoura Junior Rugby pig and deer hunt started on Thursday, with the weigh-in held on Sunday at Takahanga Domain.

Little bakers are in charge

Kaikoura school children baked their own cakes in the first week of the Sports Tasman school holiday programme

Mayday at South Bay

Coastguard Kaikoura is celebrating Mayday by holding a free flare display tonight at the Coastguard building on Moa Rd, South Bay.

Plunket team 'screaming out' for volunteers

The Kaikoura Plunket Society is on the lookout for volunteers

Judo medals in the bag

Kaikoura's young judokas did it again, bagging gold, silver and bronze medals at the open judo champs

Whale sightings sought by DOC

DOC is asking people to report any sightings of southern right whales migrating along the Kaikoura coast

Hikoi visits ancient sites

Ngai Tahu shared its rich history and stories with its young people during a hikoi around Kaikoura

A&P looking for new show secretary

Kaikoura A&P Show organisers are looking for a new secretary to work as part of the team

Eye witness shares stories of oil spill

John Wathen will share his eye-witness account of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster at a seminar in Kaikoura

The wisdom of Solomon

Sir Mark Solomon, the straight-talking chair of Ngai Tahu, wants Maori to stand up and be counted

Youth MP Sara keen to tackle the issues

A 15-year-old Hurunui College student will represent the Kaikoura electorate at the 2013 Youth Parliament.

Two men do a runner at motel

Cops Corner

It's been another steady week with a lot of people in town for the long weekend.

Kaikoura remembers

More than 300 people gathered in Kaikoura on Thursday for the Anzac Day memorial service.

Kaikoura on a roll

Kaikoura side racked up 50 points yet again as they hammered Waitohi in Picton on Saturday

NZ waters opened for oil exploration

Oil and gas companies to bid for exploration rights to blocks of offshore territory collectively 190,000sqkm in size.

Historic whaling data used by NIWA

The bloody history of New Zealand whaling in the 19th century is now helping to save the whales.

Paua people power!

A plan to open up a paua gathering area to commerce is being fought.

Weird letterboxes: The 'waste' bin

Toni Brown and her friend made this whacky letterbox from a recycled nappy disposal unit.

Councillors check South Bay sea wall

The new sea wall at South Bay was given the thumbs-up by councillors

Extra sports coaching boon

Kaikoura Primary School pupils from class Waka I make the most of an extra half an hour of sports coaching as part of a training session run by North Canterbury Sports and Recreation Trust.

Canterbury maps available online

A new website all about maps of the Canterbury region, including Kaikoura, has gone live online.

Nanas and pops to rock

Kids are encouraged to take their grandparents to a concert during the school holidays this week.

Kaikoura golf

A field of 31 men took part in the African Stableford on Sunday, April 14.

Depth of concern

A group of people covered in "oil" braved the chilly streets of Kaikoura on Saturday

Pirate raids find foreign 'treasure'

Money from all over the world made its way to St Joseph's School on Friday when pupils held a pirate day to raise money for New Zealand children.

Sharon charts farming career

Watch Country Calendar this Saturday to see how Kaikoura woman Sharon Chart turned to farming at age 30.

Bouncing foam triggers crash

Two cars collided on SH1 near Kaikoura after an object fell off the back of a trailer.

Men attempt to defraud motel

Two men have been charged with trying to defraud a Kaikoura Motel of more than $1000.

Pupils' powhiri completes day of learning on marae

Pupils from St Joseph's School were at Takahanga Marae last week for a day of games, food and learning about Maori culture.

Sporting finalist

The school holiday programme in Kaikoura was recognised as one of the best in New Zealand after it became a finalist in the 2013 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards last week.